LV= Cup Round 3

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Round 3 - January 25-27 (I know, it's up early)

Harlequins v London Welsh

At the Twickenham Stoop, London, snow, -1 degrees C, 4 mph winds

Harlequins

Manager – Driver

01.Marcos Ayerza	09.Richard Wrigglesworth
02.Joe Grey	10.Morne Steyn (K)
03.James Johnstone
04.Eben Etzebeth	11.Bryan Habana
05.Alistair Hargreaves(C)	12.Hudson Tonga'uhia
06.Tom Croft	13.Adam Ashley - Cooper
07.Marcell Coatzee	14.Mark Cueto
08.Semisi Taulava	15.Jared Payne

16.John Smit 17.Darryl Marfo 18.Will Collier 19.Mourtiz Botha 20.Heinrich Brussouw 21.Matt Kayte 22.Nicky Robinson 23.James Short


Big pack to get ontop the Welsh front 5 and put them under the cosh at the Scrum and rucks with plenty of impact from the bench.

Scrummage for 80 minutes with strong scrummagers on the bench to come on if need

Steyn to test Welsh backs 3s position game with Kicks in behind with Habana and Cueto chasing with neither being on the small side.

Tonga/AAC to take the ball to the gain line and ask questions of the Welsh back line with Habana/Cueto/Payne coming into the line to cause problems

Croft to run our lineout whilst Taulava and Coatzee will look to smash rucks to slow down and Irish ball.

Jumpers from 4-8 in our pack giving Joe Grey plenty of targets with Etzebeth and Corft targeting the Welsh Lineout.

Wrigglesworth to control the tempo , feeding Morne Steyn the ball at the right times and using his own vision to snipe and put the ball in behind Welsh.

Blitz Defence to stop Irish backs playing with Wrigglesworth sweeping behind

Impact from the bench will see this game through Smit will keep things calm up front , Botha will come on and smash everything in front of him.


London Welsh

Manager – Fluxy

01. Tom French	09. Will Chudley
02. Chris Whitehead	10. Gavin Henson (k)
03. Tom Mercey
04. James Percival (C)	11. Topsy Ojo
05. Tomas Vallejos	12. Dominic Waldlouck
06. Ben Nutley	13. Tom May
07. Jamie Gibson	14. Adam Thompstone
08. Chris Hala'ufia	15. Ben Ransom

16. Rhys Gill 17. Craig Mitchell 18. David Paice 19. Paul O'Connell 20. Nick Easter 21. Joel Hodgson 22. George Lowe 23. Horatio Agulla

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Bath Rugby v Exeter Chiefs

At the Recreation Ground, Bath, 1 degree C, sleet, 9 mph winds

Bath Rugby
Manager – Bathite

01. N.Catt	09. C.Cook
02. C.Tolufua	10. O.Barkley (k)
03. O.Tomascyzk
04. J.Muller (c)	11. T.Biggs
05. F.vd Merwe	12. B.Williams
06. C.Skuse	13. M.Carraro
07. J.Salvi	14. O.Woodburn
08. S.Kalamafoni	15. E.Daly (lk)

16. O.Franks 17. L.Mears 18. J.Golding 19. S.Hooper 20. S.O'Brien 21. M.McMillan 22. S.Vesty 23. M.Banahan

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ExeterChiefs
Manager – LukeLovesLuka

01. Tendai Mtawarira	09. Dwayne Peel
02. Simon Alcott	10. Jonny Wilkinson (k)
03. John Afoa
04. Louis Deacon	11. Matt Jess
05. Pascal Pape (c)	12. Sireli Naqelevuki
06. Steve Mafi	13. Bryan Rennie
07. Steffon Armitage	14. Cory Jane
08. Ernst Joubert	15. Isa Nacewa

16. Brett Sturgess 17. Scott Spurling 18. Hoani Tui 19. James Horwill 20. James Scaysbrook 21. Kevin Barrett 22. Ian Humphreys 23. Luke Arscott

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Newport Gwent Dragons v Ospreys

At the Rodney Parade, Newport, moderate persistent rain, 8 degrees C, 20mph winds

Newport-Gwent Dragons

01. Owen Evans	09. Jonathan Evans
02. Steve Jones	10. Lewis Robling (k)
03. Nathan Buck
04. Ian Nimmo	11. Tonderai Chavhanga
05. Robert Sidoli	12. Andy Tuilagi
06. Dan Lydiate (c.)	13. Adam Hughes
07. Jevon Groves	14. Will Harries
08. Tom Brown	15.Tom Prydie

16. Sam Parry 17. Nathan Williams, 18. Dan Way, 19.Adam M Jones, 20. Nic Cudd, 21. Joe Bedford, 22. Steffan Jones, 23. Daniel Evans


Ospreys

01. Duncan Jones	09. Kahn Fotuali'i
02. Richard Hibbard	10. Dan Biggar (k)
03. Adam Jones
04. Ian Gough	11.Eli Walker
05. Alun Wynn-Jones (c.)	12. Ashley Beck
06. Ryan Jones	13.Andrew Bishop
07. Justin Tipuric	14. Hanno Dirksen
08. George Stowers	15. Richard Fussell

16. Aaron Jarvis 17. Matthew Dwyer, 18. James Goode, 19.Matthew Dwyer, 20. Tom Habberfield , 21. Matthew Morgan 22. Jonathan Spratt 23. Morgen Allen

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Northampton Saints v Gloucester Rugby

At Franklin Gardens, Northampton, 2 degrees C, fog, 12 mph winds

Northampton Saints
Manager – SirJohnnyEnglish

01. Steven Kitshoff	09. Martin Roberts
02. Brett Sharman	10. Ryan Lamb
03. Brian Mujati
04. Mark Sorenson	11. Vasily Artemiev
05. Christian Day	12. Scott Armstrong
06. James Craig	13. John Clarke
07. Phil Dowson	14. Noah Cato
08. Roger Wilson	15. Greig Tonks

16. Alex Waller 17. Richardt Strauss 18. Danny Herriot 19. Andries Bekker 20. Teimana Harrison 21. Ryan Glynn 22. Stephen Myler 23. Jamie Elliot

Gloucester

Manager- prop_lyd

01. Dan Murphy	09. Dan Robson
02. Darren Dawiduk	10. Freddie Burns (k)
03. Adam Jones
04. Sam Whitelock	11. JSD
05. Tom Savage	12. Rob Horne
06. Peter Buxton	13. Henry Trinder
07. Akapusi Qera	14. Charlie Sharples
08. Luke Narraway (c)	15. Jonny May

16. Korree Britton 17. Tom Heard 18. Rupert Harden 19. Will James 20. Sam Cane 21. Rory Lawson 22. Jamie Roberts 23. Ryan Mills

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Sale Sharks v Scarlets

At Salford City Stadium, Salford, 5 degrees C, cloudy, 16 mph winds

Sale Sharks
Manager – LondonIrishOllie

01.Andrew Sheridan	09.Scott Mathie
02.Gary Botha	10.Aaron Cruden (k)
03.Davit Kubriashvilli
04.Matt Garvey (c)	11.Tom Brady
05.James Gaskell	12.Sam Tuitupou
06.Richie Vernon	13.Jonathan Joseph
07.Schalk Burger	14.Cameron Shephard
08.JMF Lobbe	15.Rob Miller

Subs 16.Marc Jones 17.Ross Harrison 18.Henry Thomas 19.Yoann Maestri 20.Jordan Crane 21.Hadyn Thomas 22.Nick McLeod 23.Charlie Amesbury



Scarlets

01. Rhodri Jones	09. Gareth Davies
02. Matthew Rees	10. Rhys Priestland (k)
03. Samson Lee
04. Sione Timani	11. Andy Fenby
05. Richard Kelly	12.Jonathan Davies (c.)
06. Rob McCusker (c)	13. Scott Williams
07. Aaron Shingler	14. George North
08. Kieran Murphy	15. Liam Williams

16. Jacobie Adriaanse 17. Ken Owens, 18. Phil John, 19. Tomas Vallejos, 20. Josh Turnball, 21. Aled Davies, 22. Jordan Williams, 23. Morgan Stoddard

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Leicester Tigers v London Wasps

At Welford Road, Leicester, mist 4 degrees C, 15 mph wind

Leicester Tigers
Manager – Sgt_Pooly

01. Luke Cowen-Dickie	09. Karl Dickson
02. Jamie George	10. Danny Cipriani
03. Aaron Jarvis
04. Tom Price	11. Miles Benjamin
05. Geoff Parling(c)	12. Andrew Forsyth
06. Sam Jones	13. Matt Smith
07. Luke Wallace	14. Charlie Walker
08. Jacque Cronje	15. Matt Tait

16. Tom Youngs 17. Thomas Domingo 18. Martin Castrogiovani 19. Joe Launchbury 20. Liam Gill 21. Ben Youngs 22. Berrick Barnes 23. Digby Ioan

London Wasps
Manager – CF

01. Tim Payne	09. Danny Care
02. Dimitri Swarzeski	10. Jimmy Gopperth
03. Matt Stevens
04. Ross Filippo	11. Charlie Ingall
05. James Cannon	12. Maxime Mermoz
06. Tinis Du Plessis	13. Billy Twelvetrees
07. Peddrie Wannerburg	14. Mike Brown
08. Thomas Waldrom (C)	15. Richard Haughton

16.Chuter 17.Stankovich 18.Castex 19.Everard 20.Young 21.Farrell 22.Fourie 23.Varndell

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Saracens v Cardiff Blues

At Allianz Park, St Albans, driving rain, 4 degrees C, 5 mph wind
Saracens
Manager – ChequeredJersey

01. Matt Mullan	09. Jordan Burns
02. Rob Buchanan	10. Sam Stanley (k)
03. Carlos Nieto
04. Bakkies Botha	11. Tom Williams
05. Charlie Matthews	12. James Fitzpatrick
06. Donnacha Ryan	13. Joel Tomkins
07. Will Fraser	14. Sam Smith
08. Richie McCaw (c)	15. Alex Goode

16. Alisdair Dickinson 17. Schalk Brits 18. Kieran Brookes 19. Maro Itoje 20. Matt Hankin. 21. Julien Dupuy 22. Harry Leonard 23. Nathan Earle


Tactics-

Awful weather this week, so keep it tight and use the consistent carrying of McCaw, Ryan, Botha, Buchanan and Matthews to make hard yards. The focus has got to be on the set piece, defence and breakdown, and we will utilise the kicking games of Stanley, Goode and Leonard+Dupuy on the bench to ensure we play in the right areas and use what should be a formidable lineout. If we do get the chance, we must make it count, so nothing to outrageous in the backs. McCaw to help Burns link and Burns feel free to run himself with the backrow in support if he sees a gap. Use Fitzpatrick as a bosh option with Tomkins supporting RL style and the wings ready to finish. When Brits comes on, send him at Patchell, before then Botha can do it occasionally.

Lineout- we have a ton of options in the lineout with a top class front (Botha) and middle (Ryan, also calls lineout) jumpers plus Matthews, Fraser and McCaw all viable options. Throw middle and short but get other options to peel off and run into the line to utilise them and make it impossible for Cardiff to mark. No long throws in this weather. Contest every defensive throw.

Breakdown- act as a unit, Fraser and McCaw to work the floor, Ryan and Botha to clear out, though Ryan can chip in if need be. Slow as much ball as possible without being penalised. Only go for the turnover if we can do damage with the ball or win a penalty, McCaw can make the calls here. If the ball is lost, Fraser to slow it whilst the other forwards guard our fringes hard.

Scrum- we should crush Cardiff here, with an excellent scrummaging 2nd string front row vs not one of the best scrummaging units around and grunt from the 2nd row.

Kicking- lots of air on the ball- 1/2p is an excellent but short fullback and we will chase to put him under pressure. Kick for the corners out of hand and for the posts whenever it's on. 3 points will be vital

Defence- McCaw to defend Stanley with Fraser really putting young Patchell under pressure all game. Blitz defence, Goode covering for the chip

Subs- bring Dupuy on in the last 20-30 to let him play with the team and tighten the game further. Brits can come on too, otherwise try to blood the youngsters but only if appropriate


Cardiff Blues

01. Sam Hobbs	09. Lewis Jones
02. Rhys Williams	10. Rhys Patchell
03. Benoit Bourrust
04. James Down	11. Harry Robinson
05. Lou Reed	12. Jamie Roberts
06. Josh Navidi (c)	13. Owen Williams
07. Sam Warburton	14. Alex Cuthbert
08. Robin Copeland	15. Leigh Halfpenny

16. Kristian Dacey 17. Nathan Trevett 18. Scott Andrews 19. Macauley Cook 20. Luke Hamilton 21. Gareth Davies 22. Ceri Sweeney 23. Dafydd Hewitt

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London Irish v Worcester Warriors

Madjeski Stadium, Reading, driving rain, 6 degrees C, 10 mph winds

[London Irish

Manager – Mad for Chelsea

01. Gethin Jenkins	09. Joe Simpson
02. Rob Herring	10. Brock James (k)
03. Paulica Ion
04. Simon Shaw	11. Sailosi Tagicakibau
05. Nick Kennedy	12. Shontayne Hape
06. Jerome Kaino	13. Aurelien Rougerie
07. David Pocock (c)	14. Alesana Tuilagi
08. Imanol Harinordoquy	15. Marland Yarde

16. Scott Lawson 17.Fraan Rautenbach, 18. Tom Smallbone, 19. Kieran Low, 20. Tom Guest, 21. Darren Allinson, 22. Quade Cooper, 23. David Strettle

Tactics: due to the poor weather conditions and injuries we've made some changes to our side. With injuries in the front row Herring and Ion come in. Simon Shaw comes into the second row as they're likely to be a few scrums in these conditions, and he adds grunt to the pack. James replaces Cooper at fly-half, a more controlling presence, and Tuilagi gets the nod over Strettle for his physical impact. We'll look to dominate territory as much as possible through James's tactical kicking, and mostly rely on our strong ball carriers in midfield (and the two wingers) to make advances with ball in hand.

- Try not to play too much rugby in our own half. James is an excellent tactical kicker and will look to keep the Warriors very much penned in their own half. Make the chase good, with the back row swamping the breakdown whenever possible to force turnovers.

- Plenty of line-out options, both for our own throw and to attack the opposition's. Think about the rolling maul when possible.

- With ball in hand, look to use the big ball-carriers. Our centres are both strong and will look to make yard gains, while Tuilagi has licence to come off his wing and look for work through the middle. Target Carter at IC, a position he's not so used to defending at.

- Use the strong ball carriers in our pack - Shaw, Ion, Herring, Harinordoquy - to make the hard yards around the fringes. Don't be afraid to go pick-and-go if nothing is on.

- If we do create the overlap, be prepared to spin the ball wide.

- Play a rush defense, looking to swamp the moves before they get going, and not give the opposition time to place their attacks. Always have at least a couple of players back to field kicks.

Worcester Warriors

Manager – InTheFastLane

01. Joe Marler	09. Shaun Perry
02. Ed Shervington	10. Kurtley Beale
03. Juan Figallo
04. Gerhard Mostert	11. Eerie Claasens
05. Nile Dacres	12. Dan Carter
06. James Haskell	13. Ma’a Nonu
07. Michael Hooper	14. Alex Cuthbert
08. Ben Morgan	15. Tom Homer

16. Stephen Moore 17. George Porter 18. Tevita Taumoepeau 19. George Robson 20. Liam Messam 21. Will Genia 22. George Ford 23. Matt Hopper

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Teams in by Saturday, 8pm please

P1 Exeter Chiefs v Bordeaux Begles
Location - Sandy Park

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ExeterChiefs
Manager – LukeLovesLuka

01. Tendai Mtawarira	09. Dwayne Peel
02. Simon Alcott	10. Jonny Wilkinson (k)
03. John Afoa
04. Louis Deacon	11. Matt Jess
05. Pascal Pape (c)	12. Sireli Naqelevuki
06. Steve Mafi	13.
07. Steffon Armitage	14. Cory Jane
08. Ernst Joubert	15. Isa Nacewa

16. Brett Sturgess 17. Scott Spurling 18. Hoani Tui 19. James Horwill 20. James Scaysbrook 21. Kevin Barrett 22. Ian Humphreys 23. Luke Arscott

Anyone got any changes in the next 5 mins?

Predictions open

Do you think Exeter really would have put out that team for the LV? Surely it's a 30-0 walkover if no teamsheet?

Bath 18 - 16 Exeter Chiefs

1-10 Chiefs have more ability going forward, but this quite a few games in a row for some boys and tired legs will take affect, allowing a solid bath pack into the game. And with a big bench coming on later in the game for Bath, I can see them nicking at the death with a Vesty penalty.

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Northampton Saints 22 - 29 Gloucester

Up front between these two is very close, I'd possibly edge towards Saints taking the lineout, but Glos being more present at the breakdown. Out wide Glos really are a class above and with that dangerous back three can see them running in a few tries. Lamb will spark some moments of magic, but with the strong Glos bench to come on, its a big win for the Cherry and Whites.

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Sale Sharks 32 - 12 Llanelli Scarlets

Too much up front from Sharks, as they will dominate and allow Cruden to pull the strings in midfield. Scarlets have some talented backs, but they will be going backwards all day.

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Leicester Tigers 19 - 24 London Wasps

Tigers have out a talented pack, but I can see them being dominated by the wasps pack a bit. Tigers have a good lineout, but will suffer elsewhere for me. Outwide Wasps have again picked a strong backline and will get some good scores here to win against one of the form teams in the league.

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Saracens 26 - 17 Cardiff Blues

The experience from the Saracens pack will over-raw the Blues side and will give them a strong foothold in the game. Some good players for the Blues, but Sarries will have too much at home here.

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London Irish 23 - 21 Worcester Warriors

Top very even packs, I like the backrow contest as they both have good fetchers and carriers. Both backlines are full of talent, but I can't seperate either side too well. I think in the end B James will just perhaps control the game better than Beale at FH, and will kick a winning penalty at the death

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I'm using the one from last week like Pooly said! If the decision is to walk over because there was no sheet, that's fine

Northampton Saints 19 Gloucester 24

Glaws better in the pack with more stardust in Jones and Whitelock and Narraway playing well in the real world. Half backs a Glaws at 10 and Saints at 9. Rob Horne not great but miles ahead of Armstrong who is a wing/fullback? Trinder clarke draw. Back 3 to glaws and bench to Glaws with Cane and Roberts making impact.

Harlequins 19-12 Welsh

Quins have took this seriously and get a big upperhand in the pack from the off. Stronger backline also see's Quins ease through in the cold conditions.

Bath 13-18 Exeter

Rudderless Exeter lose a bit of rating but their pack in genreral is star studded and hefty. I like the Bath engine room but front row would take a hammering. Exeter backs just a bit more class and will see home.

Saints 15-17 Gloucester

Good affair up front but Gloucester edge with a bit more quality. Similar story in the backline with Gloucester just having a bit more throughout and a bit more finishing power. Horne more a 13 for me Prop going forward.

Sale 27-10 Scarlets

Saracens 25-11 Cardiff

Irish 22-21 Worcester

Tightest game of the round. Packs are quite well matched with a little shade to the home side despite Kaino really struggling for rating. I like the Irish backline and see Worcester are trying a few things out which will help them in later games. Just a bit too much for the home side.

Bath 15 - Chiefs 12 - as there is no chiefs manager, can't really give them a win, but I'll give feedback anyway:

Frontrow- clearly goes to Chiefs, though they are very vulnerable at Hooker so it won't be as one sided as the presence of Afoa etc implies especially as Catt is a talented prop. Second row would go to Chiefs too but also a strong duo from Bath which I see working well together. Don't know much about Skuse at 6, but Cook/Barkley is a good 9-10 duo, tyro Cook looks a prospect. Not convinced by Bath centres but excellent back 3 at this level, Daly comfortable at FB as well as in the centres and a good experienced bench. Player for player Chiefs would win but with no management, Bath win at home

Quins 25 - Welsh 13

Quins have home advantage and tactics to start. Front row, scrum and lineout all go to nearly full strength Quins pack and I think they nick the breakdown too. Overall a more powerful pack. Quins also have a slight advantage across the backs, with a lethal back 3. All in all, Quins win comfortably with a very strong 15.

Games involving non English teams

Sale Sharks 27 Scarlets 20
Saracens 23 Cardiff 12

Leicester Tigers 12 London Wasps 13

Pack goes to Wasps at the scrum with Tigers having bags of talent but in the 5 experience counts for a lot and Wasps have loads of it. Similer story in the back row but for me Cronje shades Waldrom. Half backs are tough with Care ahead of Dickson and Goppereth same as Cips but Cips can open a game open. Goppereth will nail his goals which is everything away to Tigers. Wasps can be got at as there backs look all over the ship with 12T at 13 and Brown on wing and Haughton at full back. Wasps have enough up top to sneak the win.

London Irish 24 Worcester Warriors 17

More balance from the irish side for me with Carter and Nonu in odd positions for me. Bringing Shawsy in for poor conditions is a clever move from Chelsea. Simpson will struggle to make as much as a impact as usual but James is top top form. Wuss back row keep this tight but Irish bank with Kennedy and play the field better knowing they have solid lineout options.

Harlequins 24-18 Welsh
Much stronger from Quins with the Welsh front 5 struggling here against top opposition.

Bath 15-18 Exeter
With their backs a step up but think the Bath 4-8 will battle well.

Sale 25-15 Scarlets
Sale's front 5 will provide great ball, Scarlets no shirkers out wide.

Tigers 15-16 Wasps
Wasps starting backs have better quality, Tigers pull it back with their bench.

Saracens 28-14 Cardiff
Pack wins it for Sarries.

Irish 23-21 Worcester
Good tactics from Chelsea and think that Shaw will love this match. Not a clue who Dacres is, evens in the front row but Irish better in 2nd row. Carter-Nonu out of position hurts Warriors and think Irish just have enough.

Bath Chiefs should be scored properly. Its happened a few times this season were teamsheets were missed and last weeks one was used

Ok cool, the edit i'm about to make is for the bath-chiefs score.

NA

CJ, i think we just take the real life result from the welsh match

Saints 18 - 21 Gloucester

Evens in the front row but an advantage to Gloucester in the second row. Reckon Gloucester edge the scrum and the lineout. Also Gloucester edge the backrow, though Qera must be a little tired about now. Gloucester win the HBs even though Burns has played a lot (he's a FH, they shouldn't get tired). Evens in the centres but a slight edge to Glaws in the back 3, though Saints' is quite young and has attacking threats, and evens on the bench. The fog means the forwards come more into it and that makes it closer. Gloucester stronger throughout and win away.

prop_lyd wrote:CJ, i think we just take the real life result from the welsh match

Fair enough

Sale 23- Scarlets 18

Sale would be tired with this team but still too much up front and they grab the win

Tigers 14 - Wasps 18

Tigers front row very promising but inexperienced and with Stevens finding form there is an advantage to Wasps here. Tigers just about edge the lineout though in the loose the 2nd rows are even. Back rows are both raw at 6 but even all in all, advantage to Tigers at the breakdown. I think Gopperth is a better bet at 10 than Cips in the mist, plus Care > Dickson in any weather. Wasps centres better. Tigers' back 3 better (though Brown is the standout) so this is a close match but Gopperth kicks Wasps to victory

Irish 21- Wuss 18

Game for forwards, this (like most of the matches this week). Worcester get the nudge in the scrums, Irish will win the lineouts and JUST the breakdowns. Lots of carrying in both backrows but Worcester take that (Kaino form hard to assess). I'd rather Perry than Simpson in the rain but also rather James than Beale. Neither centres will get to show much skill, but both have a bosher who might be useful, as will Carter's kicking. Catching is the main aim of the back 3, so both equal. Even benches, Irish win on home advantage

SirJohnnyEnglish wrote:Bath Chiefs should be scored properly. Its happened a few times this season were teamsheets were missed and last weeks one was used :thumbsup:

Ok, if that's the case, surely we should use the last LV cup line up, not the full strength Prem lineup? Think it's a bit of a mis match!

I dont think so. Pooly got caught missing a teamsheet and had to have a LV cup team line up in the league. Its just the way its happened this time. P.s. I was against putting teamsheets in for those who missed when we discussed it at the start of the season for this very reason

Fair enough, you're right, pooly did get stitched up worse than me, as this is only the LV. We've definitely had some 30-0 walkovers though, I remember the iron fist of pooly enforcing!

If team sheets aren't in its a 30-0 defeat unless there's no manager

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I'll do scores tomorrow morning Pooly if that's ok

Yea no dramas mate, I'm on phone anyway

Pooly, as we didn't give warning could we leave them predos open until midnight to give Bathite etc a chance to predict?

Trying to stick to timings mate, it was getting really bad.

3 days is more enough time to get them in.

Can I do mine early doors tomorrow? Will be before 9

Only 5 predictors this week.

Pooly's call, I don't mind tbh, I'm not doing the scores till about then anyway. If you can convince him then it's fine by me!

No cut off is 8pm mate

Becoming more of a dictatorship by the day!

Well not really, they've been open for pretty much 3 days.

I did say a few rounds ago that timings would be adhered too, it was getting out of hand.

Results

Bath 16 Exteter 17
Saints 19 Gloucester 25
Sale 29 Scarlets 15
Tigers 15 Wasps 20
Saracens 28 Blues 14
Quins 24 Welsh 14
Irish 25 Worcester 20
Dragons 18 Ospreys 14

Cheers CJ.

Bonus:

Flux, Pooly, Driver, Prop, CJ

Page Bonus: CJ

I'll have the next round page up in a couple of hours

Cheers fella

Apologies guys completly forgot to predict this week

woops, didn't realise predictions were due in for last night, oh well, there goes 3M down the drain

sorry, will get it right next time.

Another win in the bag for the mighty Irish

No drama's lads

Sgt_Pooly wrote:Well not really, they've been open for pretty much 3 days.

I did say a few rounds ago that timings would be adhered too, it was getting out of hand.

I hardly think doing it a few hours late is 'getting out of hand'

Do you think we need to change the 8pm till 8pm timings Bathite?

Is 3 days enough to get predictions in?

Well I get in my teamsheet within about 6 hours on the page coming up. But I have to wait for everyone else to sort themselves out. If they are late, which they normally are, it means I get a really short window to do predos.

Don't really have the time anymore anyways, so will probably sack it in

Predictions are open Saturday 8pm till Tuesday 8pm.

Ok, I'll look for a new Bath manager.

They were Tuesday midnight quite recently and that worked well.

I'll give it a few more weeks, but let me know if you find a replacement. Bluesman lasted what, 3 hours?